Category Archives: Askew Road Library

The Heritage & Black History office has been busy…

Posted on March 22, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

The Heritage & Black History office have created lots of material to help you learn about the heritage and the people of Hammersmith and Fulham. H&F history timeline Which details the occupation of Hammersmith and Fulham from 3000 BCE to … Continue reading →

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Improving the H&F Library Service

Posted on February 28, 2022 by LBHF Libraries

We are excited to tell you about work which is under way to improve our library service!  Joining The Libraries Consortium From 1 June 2022 H&F Libraries will be joining The Libraries Consortium, a group of twenty one public library authorities.  As … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Volunteer Week, 1-7 June 2020

Posted on June 3, 2020 by LBHF Libraries

Volunteers are becoming a more and more important part of public library life. They help staff to deliver many regular events and activities such as reading groups, writing groups, coffee mornings and homework clubs that enhance the library service. Volunteers … Continue reading →

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Space Chase – Taking the Challenge in the Library!

Posted on July 20, 2019 by LBHF Libraries

LBHF Libraries are venturing into space this summer on the anniversary of the moon landing. At Hammersmith Library they are rocketing amongst the planets whilst ‘Ronnie’ the Space Chase robot meets and greets those taking the Reading Agency’s Space Chase … Continue reading →

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Health fair at Askew Road Library

Posted on March 21, 2019 by LBHF Libraries

Fun was had by all at the health and well-being fair at Askew Road Library on Saturday 16 March. Stall holders from a range of community organisations came along to speak with library customers. Organisations such as The Stoke Association, … Continue reading →

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Join in with 2018’s Summer Reading Challenge

Posted on July 13, 2018 by LBHF Libraries

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge launches in our libraries tomorrow, Saturday 14 July. The challenge is fun, free and designed for all children whatever their reading ability and it’s been designed to help children to improve their reading skills and confidence … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Week – Surviving or Thriving?

Posted on May 8, 2017 by LBHF Libraries

Read, learn and connect with us during this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week – Libraries’ positive contribution to the mental well-being of the population is well documented – see the Arts Council’s publication on ‘The health and wellbeing benefits of … Continue reading →

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Calling all comic fans!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

Save the date – Saturday 7 May is free Comic Book Day! And libraries are taking part, courtesy of the lovely folks at Forbidden Planet who are providing the comics to us. Across North America and around the world, comic shops … Continue reading →

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Spine Festival at Askew Road Library 3 to 5 March

Posted on February 17, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

SPINE Festival encourages children and people of all ages to explore and express ideas creatively, to stand up and be heard, and to view their local libraries as the cultural spine of their community. SPINE Festival aims to engage more … Continue reading →

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Happy National Libraries Day!

Posted on February 6, 2016 by LBHF Libraries

Today, 6 February is National Libraries Day – are you coming to the library today? We’d love to see you. If you haven’t been to the library for a while, pick your nearest one and come and find out what … Continue reading →

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